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Love the Neighbors You’re Reaching

As we seek to reach our neighbors with the gospel, one way we love them is by honoring their language, traditions, and customs. Read More The post Love the Neighbors You’re Reaching appeared … more

Scott Hildreth (via Facts and Trends) | 5/8/24 02:01 AM

Southern Baptist Membership Decline Slows, Baptisms and Attendance Grow

In 2023, baptisms, worship service attendance and small group participation grew among Southern Baptist Convention congregations. Read More The post Southern Baptist Membership Decline Slows, … more

Aaron Earls (via Facts and Trends) | 5/7/24 10:55 AM

What the Children in Your Church Need to Know About Marriage

As we reckon with cultural changes concerning sex and marriage, here are five things the children in your church need to know about marriage. Read More The post What the Children in Your … more

Sam Allberry (via Facts and Trends) | 5/7/24 02:01 AM

Ministering to Moms in Your Congregation

Each church is different, and its leaders should determine the best approaches to ministering to the moms of their specific congregations. Read More The post Ministering to Moms in Your … more

Jasmine Luter (via Facts and Trends) | 5/6/24 02:20 AM

5 Books for Pastors to Read This Summer

As you prepare for summer, here are the top five books you should add to your list of books to read over the next few months. Read More The post 5 Books for Pastors to Read This Summer … more

Logan Pyron (via Facts and Trends) | 5/3/24 02:35 AM

Weekly Church Attendance Leads to Better Health

Numerous studies demonstrate the overall health benefits of regular church attendance. Why aren't we talking about this? Read More The post Weekly Church Attendance Leads to Better Health … more

Aaron Earls (via Facts and Trends) | 5/2/24 02:44 AM

4 Reasons Your Church’s Payment Package for Pastors May Be Wrong

There are at least four reasons your church should move to a salary-and-benefits approach instead of a payment package for pastors. Read More The post 4 Reasons Your Church’s Payment Package … more

Hance Dilbeck (via Facts and Trends) | 5/2/24 02:26 AM

Teaching the Trinity: Deep Waters, Strong Churches, Robust Joy

Without the Trinity as the core of our beliefs, every other doctrine of our faith starts to come unglued and unhinged. Read More The post Teaching the Trinity: Deep Waters, Strong Churches, … more

Tara-Leigh Cobble (via Facts and Trends) | 5/1/24 02:43 AM

Most Pastors Report Feeling Lonely

In a troubling sign for many congregations, half of pastors say they are often or frequently lonely, according to a report of clergy health. Read More The post Most Pastors Report Feeling … more

Aaron Earls (via Facts and Trends) | 4/30/24 02:26 AM

Defining What It Means to Be a Woman

As diagnoses of gender dysphoria rise, the resulting confusion over female identity has the potential to reshape what it means to be a woman. Read More The post Defining What It Means to Be a … more

Amy Whitfield (via Facts and Trends) | 4/29/24 02:24 AM

5 Truths for Investing in Men

Few things bear more fruit and have a greater impact on a local church than systematically and consistently investing in men. Read More The post 5 Truths for Investing in Men appeared first on … more

J. Josh Smith (via Facts and Trends) | 4/26/24 02:44 AM

VBS Opens Doors for Discipleship

VBS is a discipleship starting point for kids and families and a missions opportunity for more seasoned disciples. Read More The post VBS Opens Doors for Discipleship appeared first on Lifeway … more

Meredith Flynn (via Facts and Trends) | 4/25/24 02:03 AM

7 Elements of Effective Bilingual Worship Services

There are several considerations for pastors putting together the pieces for bilingual worship in their churches. Read More The post 7 Elements of Effective Bilingual Worship Services appeared … more

Mark Smith (via Facts and Trends) | 4/24/24 02:49 AM

Most Pastors Are Healthy, and That’s Good for Churches

Pastors have higher overall health scores than the average American, but those with lower scores are more likely to contemplate quitting. Read More The post Most Pastors Are Healthy, and … more

Aaron Earls (via Facts and Trends) | 4/23/24 02:21 AM

Counting the Cost: Why Having Children is Priceless Despite the Price Tag

Even if you pinch pennies, there’s no getting around the financial cost of having children. But what is the cost of not having children? Read More The post Counting the Cost: Why Having … more

Mike Leake (via Facts and Trends) | 4/22/24 02:01 AM

4 Habits of A Healthy Team

Commit to creating a healthy culture for your team that supports, encourages, and propels the mission forward. Pastor, you are called to lovingly lead and care for those God has entrusted to … more

Matt Morgan (via Facts and Trends) | 4/19/24 02:11 AM

Americans Aren’t Looking to Argue About Religion, Politics

U.S. adults say they want more understanding and less arguing when the topics of religion and politics come up, according to Pew Research. Read More The post Americans Aren’t Looking to … more

Aaron Earls (via Facts and Trends) | 4/18/24 02:01 AM

What Will It Take to Turn Around Your Church?

What will it take to turn around your church? It’s time to evaluate your priorities, inspire your team, equip the church, and set the course. Read More The post What Will It Take to Turn … more

Andrew Cross (via Facts and Trends) | 4/17/24 02:08 AM

Southern Baptists More Historic Than Nationalist in Their Political Posture

Southern Baptists are more likely to agree with historic Baptist political teaching than the claims of self-professed Christian nationalists. Read More The post Southern Baptists More Historic … more

Aaron Earls (via Facts and Trends) | 4/16/24 10:45 AM

For Ministry Success, Leverage Strengths and Recruit for Weaknesses

Here's one simple strategy for increasing longevity in ministry: Leverage your strengths and recruit for your weaknesses. Read More The post For Ministry Success, Leverage Strengths and … more

Shelly Melia (via Facts and Trends) | 4/16/24 02:47 AM

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Three Essential Pieces of Advice for First-Year Replanters

Embarking on the journey of church replanting can be both exhilarating and daunting. It’s a venture filled with challenges, triumphs, and numerous lessons learned along the way. For those …

Chaplain receives presidential award

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Four thousand volunteer hours is sufficient to receive a Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award. Southern Baptist Chaplain Don Biadog Jr. has amassed more than 13,000 hours …

A Small Church Celebrates and Supports Each Other

National City, CA The River of Life (RoL) Church, like most of the nearly 200 churches in the San Diego Southern Baptist Association, is a small congregation. It is a friendly, English-speaking …

Easter Block Party at The Hill Church

The Hill Church in La Mesa had our annual Easter block party and egg hunt, and it looked a little different this year. Due to rain on the Saturday before Easter, we had to postpone until the next …

Christian Flag

Pastor Raymond Lee, Pastor of See World Baptist Church, presented the church’s pennant or Christian flag to Judy Peterson, widow of Pastor Henry Peterson, on …

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